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Avatar for A/C Performance Power, Inc.
A/C Performance Power, Inc.
5.0(
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Generator - Repair - For Business

Serving Malverne, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jim, the Owner provided timely, Expert generator repair, to get a 15 year old 30KW generator that hadnâ  t run in years operational in 30 minutes. We were fortunate to find him, and appreciate his skill, integrity...truly a consummate Professional ! 5+ Star recommendation"
Generator repair
Generator repair
Generator repair
Generator repair
Generator repair

+27

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Star Electric
4.1(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Malverne, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Fast and super helpful. Gave me a proposal right away. Started work same week. If deviations were needed, was specific on what and why. Reasonable and fair pricing, and honest about their capabilities and areas of expertise. Professional team and went out the way to provide additional references for other concerns. I also appreciated the video Fabio took to show me the before and after, especially in areas I was unable to see."
59 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Mr. Wonderful's Electric, Inc.
4.7(
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Malverne, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Quick response; courteous and professional. Would definitely recommend this company for any electrical. I would definitely call Mr. wonderful Electrical for future electrical needs."
200 amp 2 meter service
200 amp PVC service
Chandelier
LED hi hats
200 amp panel

+5

Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Wichter Electric, Inc.
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Malverne, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 45 years of experience as an electrician, Wichter Electric, Inc. is who you need to take care of your home. We communicate every step of the way - starting with an initial consultation and concluding only when your job is safely, accurately, and fully complete. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how we focus on clear communication and timeliness. Give us a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

If you’re wondering whether gas generators produce carbon monoxide, know that natural gas generators do not produce carbon monoxide if they are functioning properly, as natural gas burns cleanly. However, if the generator malfunctions and the gas does not burn completely, there is potential for carbon dioxide to be produced. To prevent malfunctions, it's crucial to perform regular maintenance, including running the generator weekly and scheduling professional inspections every 6 to 12 months. Also, be sure to test your carbon monoxide detectors regularly to ensure they function in the rare case of the generator producing carbon monoxide.

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

A home that is 2,500 square feet will likely need a 20kW to 25kW generator. Consult your local generator installer to confirm the generator size needed to power your home before purchasing a new one. Be sure to consider how much power your necessary devices need to run.

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